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London is the capital of England and one of the most famous cities in the world. It is a very old city, C founded by the Romans nearly two thousand years ago. There are many interesting places to visit in London.
One of the most famous bridges in the world is Tower Bridge. It is next to the Tower of London. The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are next to the River Thames too. Buckingham Palace D is the King's house in London. People can see the Changing of the Guard there. The Royal Parks are beautiful in the summer and tourists can go boating on the lake in Hyde Park.
There are many concert halls in London but one of the most famous is the Royal Albert Hall. The Beatles played F there in 1963 and many other famous musicians have played there too. Westminster Abbey is next to the Houses of Parliament. It is a very old church and there are many kings and queens of England buried there. St Paul's Cathedral A is another beautiful church in London. It was built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London in 1666.
There are many museums and art galleries in London. The British Museum has many B important things from all over the world, for example, the Rosetta Stone. The National Gallery has many famous paintings like Sunflowers by Van Gogh and Rain, Steam and Speed by Turner.
The London Eye is a big wheel near the river. It is very popular with tourists because it is a good way to see the city. On a clear day, people can see for about twenty-five miles from the top. Football is the most popular sport in London. There are many football clubs in the city but Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are the most famous. London B is a fantastic place to visit because there are so many things to do and see.
